I was diagnosed with LC a little over 2 yrs ago and I cannot take the budesonide. I did the first 8 week course and it was brutal. I forces my way through it despite the massive migraines they caused. It was like having the worse migraine I've ever had, every day for 8 weeks, and....it didn't even work. As soon as I was off the meds, the LC came right back. I don't like the side effects of the other alternatives. Im working with several dietitians and the flare ups are better, but the inflammation in my joints is getting worse. At 46, I walk like I'm much further along in my years, having to stop every 20 steps or so to let my hip joints rest or stretch just to make it another 20 steps. Tendinitis in my hands, pain in my shoulders at the joints. At this point I could deal with 20 trips to the bathroom if it just didnt hurt so much to get there. My restroom visits have reduced to very manageable between 3 to 5 a day, but this joint pain feels debilitating.